Winter is undoubtedly the most popular time of year to layer up, get cozy under blankets, and nourish your body and soul with warmth and comfort in every which way. When it comes to food, it may be easy for us to get into hibernation mode when the weather cools down, perhaps letting our palettes lead us to overeating and/or not being strict enough in terms of eating healthily.
They say that everything is about balance, so don’t sacrifice your penchant for tasty palettes in exchange for rabbit food just yet. Take a look at the 5 following smarter yet still savory versions of some of the most popular comfort foods around:
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Ditch refined white grain for cauliflower, broccoli, or whole grain crust, and add lots of veggie toppings.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcauJz1HIed/?tagged=cauliflowercrust
Eggplant Fries
A healthier variation on one of the world’s most popular finger foods.
Chicken Zoodle Pad Thai
A carb-conscious standard of Thai cuisine.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcjFk75D_v5/?tagged=zoodles
Fonuts
Baked, vegan, and gluten-free fake donuts for the win.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJEkvAJB8t2/?tagged=fonuts
Acai Bowl
Antioxidant-rich substitute to tame your cravings for frozen sweets.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BckQCnyg__D/?tagged=acaibowl